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An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Augusta that claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy and left three others injured. The suspect, Nametrius McClam, was taken into custody following an incident involving multiple gunshot victims. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating and searching for additional suspects. This tragic shooting highlights the ongoing concerns regarding youth violence in the community.
Augusta, Georgia – An 18-year-old has been arrested following a shooting incident in Augusta that left one teenager dead and three others injured. The suspect, identified as Nametrius McClam, was taken into custody early Monday morning after police identified him as the shooter. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office began its search for McClam shortly after the shooting occurred on Sunday afternoon.
The shooting took place on Meadowbrook Drive and was reported to authorities around 5:15 p.m. Four juveniles were shot during the incident, including 14-year-old Deandre Howell, who tragically succumbed to his injuries. Howell was pronounced dead at 6:05 p.m. by the Richmond County Coroner’s Office after being shot at least once.
The three other shooting victims were immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment. Among them, one is listed in critical condition, while the other two are reported to be stable. The shooting involved two victims being shot at an Advance Auto Parts store, while another two were struck by gunfire at a nearby Texaco station. In addition, a car was damaged by stray bullets in a nearby parking lot, as confirmed by a deputy at the scene.
Authorities apprehended McClam approximately three hours after he was identified as a suspect. The sheriff’s office stated that multiple arrests have already been made in connection with the incident, although they continue to search for additional suspects involved.
The scene of the shooting was reported cleared at around 8:30 p.m. on the day the events unfolded. Various law enforcement teams, including the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Crime Suppression Team, K9 units, and SWAT, were involved in the investigation and response to the incident. Augusta Mayor Garnett Johnson was also present at the scene to oversee the situation as it developed.
The investigation into this shooting is still in its early stages, and law enforcement agencies are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to gather more information regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Further updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issue of gun violence affecting communities across the nation, particularly among youth. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information regarding the incident or additional suspects to come forward and assist in the investigation.
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